If it has been initially considered to operate from Chateaudun with Me 262 (3rd wing, 1ste Grupe, KG51) to target UK from July 20, the troubles on the Normandy front and poor preparation of German crews led the Luftwaffe to deploy the M262 finally in Juvincourt between August 22 and August 28. On the other hand, a camouflaged convoy carrying technicians, spare parts and engines went to Chateaudun, then Etampes, Creil and Juvincourt. Source: Die Chronik des Kampfgeschwaders 51 der deutschen Luftwaffe von 1.1.1944 bis Kriegsende. Autor Jan Horn, 2010
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If it has been initially considered to operate from Chateaudun with Me 262 (3rd wing, 1ste Grupe, KG51) to target UK from July 20, the troubles on the Normandy front and poor preparation of German crews led the Luftwaffe to deploy the M262 finally in Juvincourt between August 22 and August 28. On the other hand, a camouflaged convoy carrying technicians, spare parts and engines went to Chateaudun, then Etampes, Creil and Juvincourt. Source: Die Chronik des Kampfgeschwaders 51 der deutschen Luftwaffe von 1.1.1944 bis Kriegsende. Autor Jan Horn, 2010
